Publisher's Synopsis
Slave Narratives: A Folk History Of Slavery In The United States From Interviews With Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives V6 is a book that documents the experiences of former slaves in the United States. The book is part of a larger project undertaken by the Work Projects Administration in the 1930s, which aimed to collect and preserve the stories of people who had lived through slavery.The book focuses specifically on the narratives of former slaves who lived in Arkansas, and includes interviews with individuals who were born into slavery and lived through the Civil War and Reconstruction. The narratives provide a firsthand account of the brutality and inhumanity of slavery, as well as the resilience and strength of the people who endured it.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of slave life, including family life, work, religion, and resistance. The narratives are presented in the words of the former slaves themselves, and are accompanied by historical context and analysis.Overall, Slave Narratives: A Folk History Of Slavery In The United States From Interviews With Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives V6 is a powerful and important document that sheds light on a dark period in American history. It provides a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the legacy of slavery in the United States.""My wife didn't have many people. She knows her mother, her mother's mistress, and all. Her ma was named Martha Henson. That was her married name. Her mistress' last name was Stribling. Martha Henson was a well-treated slave. The Striblings lived in Rockport, Arkansas, but their native home was Georgia. I don't know where the Striblings are now. The old man died before the Civil War broke out. I guess they are all dead and in torment. My wife's grandmother and grandfather on her mother's side were gone so far back that neither she nor I know anything about them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
